The Enrollment Window That Catches Thousands Off Guard Your initial enrollment period begins three months before the month ...

If you do not sign up for Medicare Part B when you become eligible, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty. You will typically become eligible for Medicare when you turn 65 years old. If you do ...

Medicare can feel like a safety net when you hit sixty-five. Most people think they can simply sign up whenever it feels ...

Medicare is a lifeline for millions of Americans over 65, helping to cover hospital visits, doctor appointments and preventive care. But while Medicare Part A is generally free for those who qualify, ...

If you want to enroll in Medicare Part B, you can do so when you first become eligible for Medicare via the Social Security Administration (SSA) website. This is the quickest sign-up option.

Federal annuitants enrolling in Medicare Part B face many healthcare expenses: FEHB and Part B premiums, potential Part B and Part D Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA), and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. Miss a credit card payment and you pay a late fee and ...

On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to apply for both my Social Security check and Medicare Part B, since I am turning 70 on April 20. On April 11 I received a letter from Social ...

Medicare Part B is medical insurance. Original Medicare forms when combining Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B. People often enroll in Part A and Part B together when they first become eligible ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to ...